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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 639.59 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 639.59 and 265.12 is: 397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 639.59 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/639.59 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 639.59 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 169,568.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,568.10/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.64

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