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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 587.02 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 587.02 and 268.02 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 587.02 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/587.02 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 587.02 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 157,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,333.10/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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