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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.67, 641.22 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.67, 641.22 and 253.38 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.67 : 641.22 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.67/641.22 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.67x = 641.22 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.67x = 162,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,470.17/426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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