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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.57, 587.17 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.57, 587.17 and 248.42 is: 342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.57 : 587.17 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.57/587.17 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.57x = 587.17 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.57x = 145,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,864.77/425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.75

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