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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 636.26 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 636.26 and 262.04 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 636.26 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/636.26 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 636.26 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 166,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,721.08/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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