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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 587.24 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 587.24 and 332.33 is: 458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 587.24 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/587.24 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 587.24 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 195,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,155.36/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.40

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