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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 638.24 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 638.24 and 263.68 is: 395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 638.24 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/638.24 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 638.24 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 168,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,291.12/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.12

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