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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.86, 587.71 and 260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.86, 587.71 and 260.06 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.86 : 587.71 = 260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.86/587.71 = 260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.86x = 587.71 × 260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.86x = 152,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,839.09/425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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