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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 584.82 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 584.82 and 258.05 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 584.82 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/584.82 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 584.82 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 150,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,914.26/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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