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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.09, 639.78 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.09, 639.78 and 264.55 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.09 : 639.78 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.09/639.78 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.09x = 639.78 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.09x = 169,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,253.80/427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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