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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.78, 639.74 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.78, 639.74 and 243.79 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.78 : 639.74 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.78/639.74 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.78x = 639.74 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.78x = 155,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,961.22/426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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