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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.43, 638.74 and 243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.43, 638.74 and 243.73 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.43 : 638.74 = 243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.43/638.74 = 243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.43x = 638.74 × 243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.43x = 155,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,680.10/426.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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