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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 586.22 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 586.22 and 259.08 is: 357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 586.22 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/586.22 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 586.22 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 151,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,877.88/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.33

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