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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 586.95 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 586.95 and 268.01 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 586.95 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/586.95 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 586.95 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 157,308.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,308.47/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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