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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 587.70 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 587.70 and 260.10 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 587.70 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/587.70 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 587.70 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 152,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,860.77/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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