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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.22, 585.72 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.22, 585.72 and 390.30 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.22 : 585.72 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.22/585.72 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.22x = 585.72 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.22x = 228,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,606.52/425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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