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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.79, 587.39 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.79, 587.39 and 293.04 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.79 : 587.39 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.79/587.39 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.79x = 587.39 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.79x = 172,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,127.30/425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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