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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.11, 586.47 and 267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.11, 586.47 and 267.67 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.11 : 586.47 = 267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.11/586.47 = 267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.11x = 586.47 × 267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.11x = 156,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,980.42/425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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