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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.27, 637.22 and 262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.27, 637.22 and 262.61 is: 393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.27 : 637.22 = 262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.27/637.22 = 262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.27x = 637.22 × 262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.27x = 167,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,340.34/425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.49

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