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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.16, 586.60 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.16, 586.60 and 259.52 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.16 : 586.60 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.16/586.60 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.16x = 586.60 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.16x = 152,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,234.43/425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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