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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.85, 587.50 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.85, 587.50 and 260.01 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.85 : 587.50 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.85/587.50 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.85x = 587.50 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.85x = 152,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,755.88/425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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