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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.59, 587.14 and 270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.59, 587.14 and 270.25 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.59 : 587.14 = 270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.59/587.14 = 270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.59x = 587.14 × 270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.59x = 158,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,674.59/425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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