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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 640.40 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 640.40 and 264.38 is: 396.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 640.40 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/640.40 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 640.40 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 169,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,304.43/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.87

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