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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 636 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 636 and 262.32 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 636 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/636 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 636 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 166,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,835.52/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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