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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.40, 586.26 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.40, 586.26 and 308.76 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.40 : 586.26 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.40/586.26 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.40x = 586.26 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.40x = 181,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,013.64/425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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