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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.97, 586.20 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.97, 586.20 and 267.25 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.97 : 586.20 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.97/586.20 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.97x = 586.20 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.97x = 156,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,661.95/424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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