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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 640.16 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 640.16 and 264.72 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 640.16 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/640.16 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 640.16 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 169,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,463.16/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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