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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 638.34 and 263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 638.34 and 263.42 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 638.34 = 263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/638.34 = 263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 638.34 × 263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 168,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,151.52/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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