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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.02, 586.62 and 285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.02, 586.62 and 285.40 is: 393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.02 : 586.62 = 285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.02/586.62 = 285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.02x = 586.62 × 285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.02x = 167,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,421.35/425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.91

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