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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.58, 635.26 and 394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.58, 635.26 and 394.28 is: 588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.58 : 635.26 = 394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.58/635.26 = 394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.58x = 635.26 × 394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.58x = 250,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,470.31/425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.54

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