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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 639.82 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 639.82 and 262.38 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 639.82 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/639.82 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 639.82 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 167,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,877.22/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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