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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 587.72 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 587.72 and 241.88 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 587.72 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/587.72 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 587.72 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 142,157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,157.71/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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