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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 586.54 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 586.54 and 248.11 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 586.54 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/586.54 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 586.54 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 145,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,525.82/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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