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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 639.97 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 639.97 and 255.50 is: 383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 639.97 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/639.97 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 639.97 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 163,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,512.34/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.20

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