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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 639.28 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 639.28 and 243.56 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 639.28 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/639.28 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 639.28 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 155,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,698.62/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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