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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 588 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 588 and 393.08 is: 542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 588 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/588 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 588 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 231,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,131.04/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.76

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