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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.79, 587.60 and 248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.79, 587.60 and 248.79 is: 343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.79 : 587.60 = 248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.79/587.60 = 248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.79x = 587.60 × 248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.79x = 146,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,187.76/425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.33

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