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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.57, 587.34 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.57, 587.34 and 309.20 is: 426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.57 : 587.34 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.57/587.34 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.57x = 587.34 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.57x = 181,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,602.59/425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.73

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