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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 587.67 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 587.67 and 351.51 is: 485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 587.67 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/587.67 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 587.67 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 206,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,571.88/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.69

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