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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.75, 639.73 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.75, 639.73 and 207.24 is: 310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 639.73 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/639.73 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 639.73 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 132,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,577.65/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.67

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