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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 638.77 and 263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 638.77 and 263.42 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 638.77 = 263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/638.77 = 263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 638.77 × 263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 168,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,260.94/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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