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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 586.89 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 586.89 and 259.74 is: 358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 586.89 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/586.89 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 586.89 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 152,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,438.81/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.39

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