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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.07, 637.80 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.07, 637.80 and 262.65 is: 394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.07 : 637.80 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.07/637.80 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.07x = 637.80 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.07x = 167,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,518.17/425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.10

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