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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.07, 585.33 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.07, 585.33 and 258.39 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.07 : 585.33 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.07/585.33 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.07x = 585.33 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.07x = 151,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,242.45/424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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