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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 638.93 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 638.93 and 272.95 is: 408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 638.93 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/638.93 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 638.93 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 174,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,394.58/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.50

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