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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 639.72 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 639.72 and 243.81 is: 365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 639.72 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/639.72 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 639.72 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 155,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,970.13/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.77

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