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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.10, 587.61 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.10, 587.61 and 391.08 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.10 : 587.61 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.10/587.61 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.10x = 587.61 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.10x = 229,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,802.52/425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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