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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.67, 638.55 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.67, 638.55 and 272.70 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.67 : 638.55 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.67/638.55 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.67x = 638.55 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.67x = 174,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,132.59/426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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