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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.01, 586.57 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.01, 586.57 and 238.51 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.01 : 586.57 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.01/586.57 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.01x = 586.57 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.01x = 139,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,903.44/425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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