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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 587.46 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 587.46 and 270.64 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 587.46 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/587.46 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 587.46 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 158,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,990.17/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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