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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 587.11 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 587.11 and 276.01 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 587.11 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/587.11 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 587.11 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 162,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,046.98/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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