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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.56, 639.54 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.56, 639.54 and 244.04 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.56 : 639.54 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.56/639.54 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.56x = 639.54 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.56x = 156,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,073.34/426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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