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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 587.04 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 587.04 and 292.84 is: 404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 587.04 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/587.04 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 587.04 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 171,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,908.79/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.30

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