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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 587.67 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 587.67 and 239.36 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 587.67 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/587.67 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 587.67 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 140,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,664.69/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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