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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.29, 586.90 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.29, 586.90 and 238.79 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.29 : 586.90 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.29/586.90 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.29x = 586.90 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.29x = 140,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,143.15/425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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