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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 587.54 and 260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 587.54 and 260.03 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 587.54 = 260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/587.54 = 260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 587.54 × 260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 152,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,773.79/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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