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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.90, 640.42 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.90, 640.42 and 264.76 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.90 : 640.42 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.90/640.42 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.90x = 640.42 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.90x = 169,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,557.60/426.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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