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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 638.67 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 638.67 and 264.56 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 638.67 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/638.67 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 638.67 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 168,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,966.54/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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