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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.56, 639.98 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.56, 639.98 and 209.99 is: 315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.56 : 639.98 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.56/639.98 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.56x = 639.98 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.56x = 134,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,385.15/426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.04

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