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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 639.20 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 639.20 and 263.84 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 639.20 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/639.20 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 639.20 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 168,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,646.53/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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