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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 638.58 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 638.58 and 263.30 is: 394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 638.58 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/638.58 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 638.58 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 168,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,138.11/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.73

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