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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.35, 587.06 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.35, 587.06 and 277.72 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.35 : 587.06 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.35/587.06 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.35x = 587.06 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.35x = 163,036.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,036.91/425.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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