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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.58, 587.17 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.58, 587.17 and 268.14 is: 369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.58 : 587.17 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.58/587.17 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.58x = 587.17 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.58x = 157,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,443.76/425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.95

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