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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.90, 640.35 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.90, 640.35 and 254.10 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.90 : 640.35 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.90/640.35 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.90x = 640.35 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.90x = 162,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,712.94/426.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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