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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 587.25 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 587.25 and 327.36 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 587.25 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/587.25 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 587.25 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 192,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,242.16/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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