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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 639.22 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 639.22 and 263.88 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 639.22 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/639.22 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 639.22 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 168,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,677.37/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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