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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.58, 586.95 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.58, 586.95 and 285.66 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.58 : 586.95 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.58/586.95 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.58x = 586.95 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.58x = 167,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,668.14/425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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