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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.83, 640.38 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.83, 640.38 and 253.62 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.83 : 640.38 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.83/640.38 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.83x = 640.38 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.83x = 162,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,413.18/426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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