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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 588.33 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 588.33 and 327.51 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 588.33 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/588.33 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 588.33 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 192,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,683.96/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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