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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.99, 587.79 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.99, 587.79 and 268.54 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.99 : 587.79 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.99/587.79 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.99x = 587.79 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.99x = 157,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,843.66/425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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