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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 640.15 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 640.15 and 262.29 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 640.15 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/640.15 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 640.15 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 167,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,904.56/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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