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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 586.62 and 285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 586.62 and 285.42 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 586.62 = 285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/586.62 = 285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 586.62 × 285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 167,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,433.08/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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