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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.07, 636.57 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.07, 636.57 and 262.53 is: 393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.07 : 636.57 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.07/636.57 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.07x = 636.57 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.07x = 167,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,118.72/425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.16

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