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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 587.51 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 587.51 and 248.70 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 587.51 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/587.51 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 587.51 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 146,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,113.74/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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