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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 639.55 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 639.55 and 244.22 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 639.55 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/639.55 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 639.55 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 156,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,186.63/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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