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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 587.70 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 587.70 and 386.88 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 587.70 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/587.70 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 587.70 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 227,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,369.38/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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