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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.08, 586.48 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.08, 586.48 and 267.64 is: 369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.08 : 586.48 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.08/586.48 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.08x = 586.48 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.08x = 156,965.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,965.51/425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.26

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