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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.00, 586.91 and 401.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.00, 586.91 and 401.99 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.00 : 586.91 = 401.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.00/586.91 = 401.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.00x = 586.91 × 401.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.00x = 235,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,931.41/425.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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