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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 638.84 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 638.84 and 243.44 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 638.84 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/638.84 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 638.84 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 155,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,519.21/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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