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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 586.82 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 586.82 and 270.12 is: 372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 586.82 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/586.82 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 586.82 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 158,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,511.82/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.69

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