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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 586.13 and 308.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 586.13 and 308.39 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 586.13 = 308.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/586.13 = 308.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 586.13 × 308.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 180,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,755.09/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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