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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 638.15 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 638.15 and 260.82 is: 391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 638.15 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/638.15 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 638.15 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 166,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,440.98/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.27

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