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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 636.26 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 636.26 and 262.94 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 636.26 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/636.26 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 636.26 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 167,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,293.71/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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