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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.46, 640.52 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.46, 640.52 and 260.02 is: 390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.46 : 640.52 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.46/640.52 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.46x = 640.52 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.46x = 166,548.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,548.01/426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.54

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