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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 639.06 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 639.06 and 243.57 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 639.06 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/639.06 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 639.06 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 155,655.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,655.84/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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