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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 586.77 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 586.77 and 259.25 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 586.77 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/586.77 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 586.77 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 152,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,120.25/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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