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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.89, 585.08 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.89, 585.08 and 258.18 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.89 : 585.08 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.89/585.08 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.89x = 585.08 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.89x = 151,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,054.66/423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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