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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.55, 587.07 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.55, 587.07 and 248.52 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.55 : 587.07 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.55/587.07 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.55x = 587.07 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.55x = 145,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,898.64/425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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