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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 639.93 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 639.93 and 264.60 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 639.93 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/639.93 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 639.93 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 169,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,325.48/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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