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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.53, 587.44 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.53, 587.44 and 285.60 is: 394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.53 : 587.44 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.53/587.44 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.53x = 587.44 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.53x = 167,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,774.27/425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.27

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