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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 587.68 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 587.68 and 276.60 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 587.68 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/587.68 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 587.68 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 162,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,552.29/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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