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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 587.34 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 587.34 and 259.92 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 587.34 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/587.34 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 587.34 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 152,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,661.41/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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