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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.99, 587.91 and 249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.99, 587.91 and 249.02 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.99 : 587.91 = 249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.99/587.91 = 249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.99x = 587.91 × 249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.99x = 146,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,401.35/425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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