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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 587.39 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 587.39 and 278.64 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 587.39 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/587.39 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 587.39 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 163,668.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,668.96/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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