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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 587.30 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 587.30 and 259.79 is: 358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 587.30 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/587.30 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 587.30 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 152,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,570.43/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.40

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