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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 586.57 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 586.57 and 259.28 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 586.57 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/586.57 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 586.57 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 152,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,085.87/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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