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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.37, 586.84 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.37, 586.84 and 259.53 is: 358.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.37 : 586.84 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.37/586.84 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.37x = 586.84 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.37x = 152,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,302.59/425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.05

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