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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.75, 587.21 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.75, 587.21 and 276.39 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.75 : 587.21 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.75/587.21 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.75x = 587.21 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.75x = 162,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,297.59/425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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