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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.16, 586.66 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.16, 586.66 and 259.38 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.16 : 586.66 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.16/586.66 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.16x = 586.66 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.16x = 152,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,167.87/425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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