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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.78, 587.60 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.78, 587.60 and 239.28 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.78 : 587.60 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.78/587.60 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.78x = 587.60 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.78x = 140,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,600.93/425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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