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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.75, 587.35 and 259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.75, 587.35 and 259.90 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.75 : 587.35 = 259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.75/587.35 = 259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.75x = 587.35 × 259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.75x = 152,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,652.27/425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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