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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.82, 639.83 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.82, 639.83 and 272.32 is: 408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.82 : 639.83 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.82/639.83 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.82x = 639.83 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.82x = 174,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,234.63/426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.21

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