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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.98, 638.65 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.98, 638.65 and 263.35 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.98 : 638.65 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.98/638.65 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.98x = 638.65 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.98x = 168,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,188.48/425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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