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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 639.80 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 639.80 and 253.44 is: 379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 639.80 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/639.80 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 639.80 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 162,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,150.91/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.99

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