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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 637.56 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 637.56 and 263.04 is: 394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 637.56 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/637.56 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 637.56 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 167,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,703.78/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.11

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