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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.38, 588 and 355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.38, 588 and 355.03 is: 490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.38 : 588 = 355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.38/588 = 355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.38x = 588 × 355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.38x = 208,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,754.70/425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.75

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