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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.24, 586.56 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.24, 586.56 and 259.52 is: 357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.24 : 586.56 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.24/586.56 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.24x = 586.56 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.24x = 152,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,224.05/425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.97

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