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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.57, 587.35 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.57, 587.35 and 248.56 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.57 : 587.35 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.57/587.35 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.57x = 587.35 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.57x = 145,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,991.72/425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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