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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.97, 587.82 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.97, 587.82 and 260.46 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.97 : 587.82 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.97/587.82 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.97x = 587.82 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.97x = 153,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,104.57/425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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