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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 639.18 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 639.18 and 244 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 639.18 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/639.18 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 639.18 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 155,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,959.92/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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