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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.33, 637.92 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.33, 637.92 and 264.15 is: 395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.33 : 637.92 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.33/637.92 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.33x = 637.92 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.33x = 168,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,506.57/426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.25

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