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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.79, 584.71 and 258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.79, 584.71 and 258.01 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.79 : 584.71 = 258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.79/584.71 = 258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.79x = 584.71 × 258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.79x = 150,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,861.03/423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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