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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.17, 586.51 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.17, 586.51 and 285.13 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.17 : 586.51 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.17/586.51 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.17x = 586.51 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.17x = 167,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,231.60/425.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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