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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.98, 588.24 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.98, 588.24 and 268.89 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.98 : 588.24 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.98/588.24 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.98x = 588.24 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.98x = 158,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,170.51/425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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