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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 587.27 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 587.27 and 294.51 is: 406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 587.27 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/587.27 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 587.27 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 172,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,955.42/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.26

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