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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 588.13 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 588.13 and 307.94 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 588.13 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/588.13 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 588.13 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 181,105.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,105.04/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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