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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.72, 587.70 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.72, 587.70 and 309.56 is: 427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.72 : 587.70 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.72/587.70 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.72x = 587.70 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.72x = 181,928.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,928.41/425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.34

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