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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.58, 587.30 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.58, 587.30 and 259.76 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.58 : 587.30 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.58/587.30 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.58x = 587.30 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.58x = 152,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,557.22/425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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