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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.33, 639.18 and 263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.33, 639.18 and 263.69 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.33 : 639.18 = 263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.33/639.18 = 263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.33x = 639.18 × 263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.33x = 168,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,542.18/426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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