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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.98, 639.44 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.98, 639.44 and 243.82 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.98 : 639.44 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.98/639.44 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.98x = 639.44 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.98x = 155,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,908.26/426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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