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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.53, 587.33 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.53, 587.33 and 259.75 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.53 : 587.33 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.53/587.33 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.53x = 587.33 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.53x = 152,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,558.97/425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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