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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.07, 586.44 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.07, 586.44 and 267.66 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.07 : 586.44 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.07/586.44 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.07x = 586.44 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.07x = 156,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,966.53/425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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