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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 587.34 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 587.34 and 276.34 is: 381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 587.34 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/587.34 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 587.34 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 162,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,305.54/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.18

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