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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 587.78 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 587.78 and 239.43 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 587.78 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/587.78 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 587.78 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 140,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,732.76/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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