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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 637.24 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 637.24 and 262.56 is: 393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 637.24 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/637.24 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 637.24 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 167,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,309.89/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.64

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