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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.46, 638.77 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.46, 638.77 and 243.40 is: 364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.46 : 638.77 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.46/638.77 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.46x = 638.77 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.46x = 155,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,472.21/426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.57

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