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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.63, 587.36 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.63, 587.36 and 239.14 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.63 : 587.36 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.63/587.36 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.63x = 587.36 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.63x = 140,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,457.14/425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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