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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 586.28 and 336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 586.28 and 336.67 is: 464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 586.28 = 336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/586.28 = 336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 586.28 × 336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 197,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,380.72/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.05

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