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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.18, 586.98 and 259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.18, 586.98 and 259.43 is: 358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.18 : 586.98 = 259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.18/586.98 = 259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.18x = 586.98 × 259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.18x = 152,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,280.22/425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.15

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