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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.63, 640.35 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.63, 640.35 and 264.63 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.63 : 640.35 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.63/640.35 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.63x = 640.35 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.63x = 169,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,455.82/426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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