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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 587.24 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 587.24 and 268.18 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 587.24 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/587.24 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 587.24 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 157,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,486.02/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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