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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.54, 640.41 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.54, 640.41 and 264.34 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.54 : 640.41 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.54/640.41 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.54x = 640.41 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.54x = 169,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,285.98/426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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