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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 638.28 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 638.28 and 264.24 is: 395.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 638.28 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/638.28 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 638.28 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 168,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,659.11/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.69

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