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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 587.54 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 587.54 and 379.60 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 587.54 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/587.54 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 587.54 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 223,030.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,030.18/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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