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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 586.30 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 586.30 and 259.36 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 586.30 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/586.30 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 586.30 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 152,062.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,062.77/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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