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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 585.09 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 585.09 and 258.21 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 585.09 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/585.09 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 585.09 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 151,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,076.09/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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