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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.25, 639.98 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.25, 639.98 and 263.44 is: 395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.25 : 639.98 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.25/639.98 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.25x = 639.98 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.25x = 168,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,596.33/426.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.53

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