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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 587.04 and 294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 587.04 and 294.76 is: 406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 587.04 = 294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/587.04 = 294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 587.04 × 294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 173,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,035.91/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.26

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