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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.97, 587.61 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.97, 587.61 and 286.08 is: 394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.97 : 587.61 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.97/587.61 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.97x = 587.61 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.97x = 168,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,103.47/425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.64

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