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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 587.37 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 587.37 and 276.36 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 587.37 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/587.37 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 587.37 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 162,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,325.57/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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