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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.65, 587.39 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.65, 587.39 and 248.73 is: 343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.65 : 587.39 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.65/587.39 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.65x = 587.39 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.65x = 146,101.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,101.51/425.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.25

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