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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 587.19 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 587.19 and 379.35 is: 523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 587.19 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/587.19 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 587.19 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 222,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,750.53/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.88

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