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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.54, 583.74 and 400.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.54, 583.74 and 400.70 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.54 : 583.74 = 400.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.54/583.74 = 400.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.54x = 583.74 × 400.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.54x = 233,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,904.62/425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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