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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.26, 638.70 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.26, 638.70 and 263.26 is: 395.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.26 : 638.70 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.26/638.70 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.26x = 638.70 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.26x = 168,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,144.16/425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.39

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