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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.87, 639.07 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.87, 639.07 and 264.06 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.87 : 639.07 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.87/639.07 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.87x = 639.07 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.87x = 168,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,752.82/426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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