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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 587.12 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 587.12 and 259.74 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 587.12 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/587.12 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 587.12 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 152,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,497.73/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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