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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 587.30 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 587.30 and 259.83 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 587.30 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/587.30 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 587.30 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 152,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,596.86/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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