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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 640.56 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 640.56 and 264.72 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 640.56 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/640.56 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 640.56 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 169,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,569.04/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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