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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.51, 637.65 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.51, 637.65 and 263.10 is: 394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.51 : 637.65 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.51/637.65 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.51x = 637.65 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.51x = 167,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,765.72/425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.27

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