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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 639.78 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 639.78 and 254.38 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 639.78 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/639.78 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 639.78 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 162,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,747.24/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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