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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.21, 586.58 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.21, 586.58 and 285.35 is: 393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.21 : 586.58 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.21/586.58 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.21x = 586.58 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.21x = 167,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,376.24/425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.63

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