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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 587.25 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 587.25 and 239.10 is: 329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 587.25 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/587.25 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 587.25 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 140,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,412.58/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.89

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