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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 587.40 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 587.40 and 332.52 is: 459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 587.40 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/587.40 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 587.40 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 195,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,322.25/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.02

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