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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 640.83 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 640.83 and 253.80 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 640.83 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/640.83 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 640.83 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 162,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,642.65/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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