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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 587.38 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 587.38 and 259.92 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 587.38 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/587.38 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 587.38 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 152,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,671.81/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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