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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.06, 586.23 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.06, 586.23 and 269.54 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.06 : 586.23 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.06/586.23 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.06x = 586.23 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.06x = 158,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,012.43/425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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