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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.98, 587.88 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.98, 587.88 and 239.50 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.98 : 587.88 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.98/587.88 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.98x = 587.88 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.98x = 140,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,798.73/425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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