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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.91, 587.75 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.91, 587.75 and 239.39 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.91 : 587.75 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.91/587.75 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.91x = 587.75 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.91x = 140,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,701.74/425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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