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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.23, 638.88 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.23, 638.88 and 263.72 is: 395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.23 : 638.88 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.23/638.88 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.23x = 638.88 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.23x = 168,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,482.24/426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.29

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