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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 638.88 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 638.88 and 263.28 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 638.88 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/638.88 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 638.88 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 168,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,204.33/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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