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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.64, 638.36 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.64, 638.36 and 252.66 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.64 : 638.36 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.64/638.36 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.64x = 638.36 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.64x = 161,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,288.04/426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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