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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 637.08 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 637.08 and 262.88 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 637.08 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/637.08 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 637.08 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 167,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,475.59/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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