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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.78, 587.54 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.78, 587.54 and 268.36 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.78 : 587.54 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.78/587.54 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.78x = 587.54 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.78x = 157,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,672.23/425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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