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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 587.19 and 259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 587.19 and 259.69 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 587.19 = 259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/587.19 = 259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 587.19 × 259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 152,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,484.32/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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