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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 637.98 and 263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 637.98 and 263.36 is: 394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 637.98 = 263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/637.98 = 263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 637.98 × 263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 168,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,018.41/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.45

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