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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.88, 640.33 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.88, 640.33 and 244.19 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.88 : 640.33 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.88/640.33 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.88x = 640.33 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.88x = 156,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,358.37/426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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