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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.78, 587.58 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.78, 587.58 and 294.87 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.78 : 587.58 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.78/587.58 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.78x = 587.58 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.78x = 173,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,256.04/425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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