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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.22, 640.02 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.22, 640.02 and 264.92 is: 397.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.22 : 640.02 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.22/640.02 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.22x = 640.02 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.22x = 169,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,554.10/426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.81

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