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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.62, 640.35 and 264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.62, 640.35 and 264.81 is: 396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.62 : 640.35 = 264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.62/640.35 = 264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.62x = 640.35 × 264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.62x = 169,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,571.08/427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.55

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