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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.33, 586.81 and 278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.33, 586.81 and 278.05 is: 383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.33 : 586.81 = 278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.33/586.81 = 278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.33x = 586.81 × 278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.33x = 163,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,164.18/425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.61

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