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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 587.07 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 587.07 and 277.71 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 587.07 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/587.07 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 587.07 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 163,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,035.21/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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