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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.62, 587.15 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.62, 587.15 and 259.84 is: 358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.62 : 587.15 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.62/587.15 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.62x = 587.15 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.62x = 152,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,565.06/425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.45

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