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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 586.96 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 586.96 and 285.63 is: 393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 586.96 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/586.96 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 586.96 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 167,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,653.38/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.77

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