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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.71, 587.70 and 294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.71, 587.70 and 294.88 is: 407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.71 : 587.70 = 294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.71/587.70 = 294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.71x = 587.70 × 294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.71x = 173,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,300.98/425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.09

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