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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.00, 638.10 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.00, 638.10 and 262.19 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.00 : 638.10 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.00/638.10 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.00x = 638.10 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.00x = 167,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,300.25/425.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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