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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.82, 640.20 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.82, 640.20 and 243.64 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.82 : 640.20 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.82/640.20 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.82x = 640.20 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.82x = 155,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,978.33/426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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