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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 587.68 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 587.68 and 287.28 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 587.68 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/587.68 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 587.68 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 168,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,828.71/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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