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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 638.61 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 638.61 and 263.55 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 638.61 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/638.61 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 638.61 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 168,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,305.67/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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