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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.92, 587.95 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.92, 587.95 and 260.20 is: 359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.92 : 587.95 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.92/587.95 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.92x = 587.95 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.92x = 152,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,981.65/425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.18

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