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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.01, 586.14 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.01, 586.14 and 351.20 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.01 : 586.14 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.01/586.14 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.01x = 586.14 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.01x = 205,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,852.52/425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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