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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.17, 586.92 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.17, 586.92 and 259.44 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.17 : 586.92 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.17/586.92 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.17x = 586.92 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.17x = 152,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,270.52/425.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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