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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 587.71 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 587.71 and 260.01 is: 358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 587.71 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/587.71 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 587.71 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 152,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,812.03/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.85

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