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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.97, 639.65 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.97, 639.65 and 243.81 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.97 : 639.65 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.97/639.65 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.97x = 639.65 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.97x = 155,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,951.85/426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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