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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 640.33 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 640.33 and 253.60 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 640.33 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/640.33 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 640.33 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 162,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,385.45/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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