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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.13, 585.29 and 258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.13, 585.29 and 258.31 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 585.29 = 258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/585.29 = 258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 585.29 × 258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 151,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,187.64/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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