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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 587.39 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 587.39 and 292.87 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 587.39 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/587.39 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 587.39 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 172,028.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,028.91/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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