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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 640.20 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 640.20 and 262.40 is: 393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 640.20 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/640.20 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 640.20 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 167,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,988.48/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.60

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