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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.43, 586.91 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.43, 586.91 and 248.38 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.43 : 586.91 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.43/586.91 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.43x = 586.91 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.43x = 145,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,775.86/425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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