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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 638.60 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 638.60 and 262.92 is: 394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 638.60 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/638.60 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 638.60 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 167,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,900.71/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.36

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