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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 586.35 and 400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 586.35 and 400.22 is: 551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 586.35 = 400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/586.35 = 400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 586.35 × 400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 234,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,669.00/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.22

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