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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 638.56 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 638.56 and 263.60 is: 394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 638.56 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/638.56 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 638.56 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 168,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,324.42/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.98

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