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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.74, 587.80 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.74, 587.80 and 268.45 is: 370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.74 : 587.80 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.74/587.80 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.74x = 587.80 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.74x = 157,794.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,794.91/425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.64

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