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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 585.99 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 585.99 and 307.18 is: 423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 585.99 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/585.99 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 585.99 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 180,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,002.94/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.50

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