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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 637.79 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 637.79 and 263.01 is: 394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 637.79 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/637.79 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 637.79 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 167,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,745.15/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.56

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