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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425, 586.78 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425, 586.78 and 270.02 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425 : 586.78 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425/586.78 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425x = 586.78 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425x = 158,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,442.34/425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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