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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 638.82 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 638.82 and 263.84 is: 395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 638.82 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/638.82 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 638.82 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 168,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,543.07/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.17

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