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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 586.51 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 586.51 and 259.32 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 586.51 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/586.51 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 586.51 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 152,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,093.77/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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