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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.83, 587.58 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.83, 587.58 and 260.09 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.83 : 587.58 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.83/587.58 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.83x = 587.58 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.83x = 152,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,823.68/425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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