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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.43, 587.19 and 277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.43, 587.19 and 277.81 is: 383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.43 : 587.19 = 277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.43/587.19 = 277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.43x = 587.19 × 277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.43x = 163,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,127.25/425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.44

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