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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.01, 585.70 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.01, 585.70 and 306.77 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.01 : 585.70 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.01/585.70 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.01x = 585.70 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.01x = 179,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,675.19/425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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