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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 640.32 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 640.32 and 244.68 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 640.32 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/640.32 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 640.32 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 156,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,673.50/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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