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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.37, 638.48 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.37, 638.48 and 263.56 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.37 : 638.48 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.37/638.48 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.37x = 638.48 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.37x = 168,276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,276.47/426.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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