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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.35, 586.93 and 248.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.35, 586.93 and 248.35 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.35 : 586.93 = 248.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.35/586.93 = 248.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.35x = 586.93 × 248.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.35x = 145,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,759.89/425.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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