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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.25, 586.49 and 390.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.25, 586.49 and 390.33 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.25 : 586.49 = 390.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.25/586.49 = 390.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.25x = 586.49 × 390.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.25x = 228,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,922.69/425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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