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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.36, 586.32 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.36, 586.32 and 321.68 is: 443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.36 : 586.32 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.36/586.32 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.36x = 586.32 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.36x = 188,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,607.42/425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.41

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