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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.86, 587.70 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.86, 587.70 and 278.88 is: 384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.86 : 587.70 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.86/587.70 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.86x = 587.70 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.86x = 163,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,897.78/425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.86

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