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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 641.18 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 641.18 and 272.74 is: 409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 641.18 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/641.18 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 641.18 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 174,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,875.43/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.79

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