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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 638.52 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 638.52 and 253.48 is: 379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 638.52 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/638.52 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 638.52 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 161,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,852.05/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.28

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