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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.72, 587.51 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.72, 587.51 and 268.29 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.72 : 587.51 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.72/587.51 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.72x = 587.51 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.72x = 157,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,621.72/425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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