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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.62, 587.25 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.62, 587.25 and 248.52 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.62 : 587.25 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.62/587.25 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.62x = 587.25 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.62x = 145,943.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,943.37/425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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