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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 639.97 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 639.97 and 244.02 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 639.97 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/639.97 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 639.97 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 156,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,164.26/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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