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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.89, 587.72 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.89, 587.72 and 239.38 is: 330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.89 : 587.72 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.89/587.72 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.89x = 587.72 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.89x = 140,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,685.48/425.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.33

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