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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.75, 639.23 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.75, 639.23 and 262.94 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.75 : 639.23 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.75/639.23 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.75x = 639.23 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.75x = 168,074.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,074.63/425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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