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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 640.74 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 640.74 and 264.74 is: 396.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 640.74 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/640.74 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 640.74 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 169,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,627.30/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.87

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