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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.72, 638.60 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.72, 638.60 and 264.44 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.72 : 638.60 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.72/638.60 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.72x = 638.60 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.72x = 168,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,871.38/425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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