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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.86, 587.32 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.86, 587.32 and 359.79 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.86 : 587.32 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.86/587.32 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.86x = 587.32 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.86x = 211,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,314.23/425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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