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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.54, 587.04 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.54, 587.04 and 259.58 is: 358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.54 : 587.04 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.54/587.04 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.54x = 587.04 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.54x = 152,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,383.84/425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.10

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