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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.23, 637.60 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.23, 637.60 and 263.02 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.23 : 637.60 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.23/637.60 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.23x = 637.60 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.23x = 167,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,701.55/425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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