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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.61, 587.21 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.61, 587.21 and 268.20 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.61 : 587.21 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.61/587.21 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.61x = 587.21 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.61x = 157,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,488.38/425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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