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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 587.90 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 587.90 and 402.72 is: 556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 587.90 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/587.90 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 587.90 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 236,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,759.09/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.12

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