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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.22, 586.53 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.22, 586.53 and 278.03 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.22 : 586.53 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.22/586.53 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.22x = 586.53 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.22x = 163,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,070.00/425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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