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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 640.42 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 640.42 and 264.53 is: 397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 640.42 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/640.42 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 640.42 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 169,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,412.73/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.00

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