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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 587.97 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 587.97 and 270.66 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 587.97 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/587.97 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 587.97 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 159,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,139.96/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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