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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 587.77 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 587.77 and 239.45 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 587.77 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/587.77 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 587.77 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 140,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,737.99/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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