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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 585.08 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 585.08 and 258.34 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 585.08 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/585.08 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 585.08 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 151,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,149.57/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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