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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.02, 791.49 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.02, 791.49 and 425.36 is: 585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.02 : 791.49 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.02/791.49 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.02x = 791.49 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.02x = 336,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,668.19/575.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.49

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