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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.61, 588.05 and 378.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.61, 588.05 and 378.57 is: 523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.61 : 588.05 = 378.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.61/588.05 = 378.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.61x = 588.05 × 378.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.61x = 222,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,615.15/425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.05

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