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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.59, 587.52 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.59, 587.52 and 285.66 is: 394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.59 : 587.52 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.59/587.52 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.59x = 587.52 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.59x = 167,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,830.96/425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.35

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