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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 586.09 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 586.09 and 285.02 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 586.09 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/586.09 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 586.09 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 167,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,047.37/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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