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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 587.26 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 587.26 and 259.83 is: 358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 587.26 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/587.26 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 587.26 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 152,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,590.94/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.63

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