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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.37, 639.97 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.37, 639.97 and 264.56 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.37 : 639.97 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.37/639.97 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.37x = 639.97 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.37x = 169,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,310.46/427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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