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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 638.71 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 638.71 and 263.68 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 638.71 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/638.71 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 638.71 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 168,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,412.80/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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