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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 587.12 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 587.12 and 268.32 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 587.12 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/587.12 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 587.12 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 157,534.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,534.70/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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