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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.64, 639.96 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.64, 639.96 and 243.76 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.64 : 639.96 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.64/639.96 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.64x = 639.96 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.64x = 155,996.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,996.65/426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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