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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 584.98 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 584.98 and 258.24 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 584.98 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/584.98 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 584.98 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 151,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,065.24/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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