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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.49, 587.13 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.49, 587.13 and 248.40 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.49 : 587.13 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.49/587.13 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.49x = 587.13 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.49x = 145,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,843.09/425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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