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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.13, 587.70 and 381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.13, 587.70 and 381.39 is: 527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.13 : 587.70 = 381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.13/587.70 = 381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.13x = 587.70 × 381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.13x = 224,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,142.90/425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.23

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