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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.53, 637.35 and 391.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.53, 637.35 and 391.81 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.53 : 637.35 = 391.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.53/637.35 = 391.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.53x = 637.35 × 391.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.53x = 249,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,720.10/425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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