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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.59, 587.05 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.59, 587.05 and 259.64 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.59 : 587.05 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.59/587.05 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.59x = 587.05 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.59x = 152,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,420.28/425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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