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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.85, 584.84 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.85, 584.84 and 258.03 is: 356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.85 : 584.84 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.85/584.84 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.85x = 584.84 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.85x = 150,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,906.27/423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.04

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