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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 640.24 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 640.24 and 264.20 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 640.24 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/640.24 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 640.24 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 169,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,147.55/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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