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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.87, 587.68 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.87, 587.68 and 260.02 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.87 : 587.68 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.87/587.68 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.87x = 587.68 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.87x = 152,808.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,808.55/425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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