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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 639.97 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 639.97 and 264.04 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 639.97 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/639.97 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 639.97 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 168,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,975.42/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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