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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.13, 586.41 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.13, 586.41 and 275.94 is: 380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.13 : 586.41 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.13/586.41 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.13x = 586.41 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.13x = 161,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,813.98/425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.62

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