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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.95, 587.62 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.95, 587.62 and 260.15 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.95 : 587.62 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.95/587.62 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.95x = 587.62 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.95x = 152,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,869.34/425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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