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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.95, 587.77 and 239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.95, 587.77 and 239.41 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.95 : 587.77 = 239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.95/587.77 = 239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.95x = 587.77 × 239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.95x = 140,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,717.42/425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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