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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 587.34 and 285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 587.34 and 285.86 is: 394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 587.34 = 285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/587.34 = 285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 587.34 × 285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 167,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,897.01/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.22

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