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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.91, 587.49 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.91, 587.49 and 270.39 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.91 : 587.49 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.91/587.49 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.91x = 587.49 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.91x = 158,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,851.42/425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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