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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 638.93 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 638.93 and 243.86 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 638.93 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/638.93 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 638.93 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 155,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,809.47/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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