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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 586.81 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 586.81 and 268.11 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 586.81 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/586.81 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 586.81 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 157,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,329.63/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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