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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.77, 587.45 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.77, 587.45 and 259.92 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.77 : 587.45 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.77/587.45 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.77x = 587.45 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.77x = 152,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,687.89/425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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