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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 585.27 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 585.27 and 258.36 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 585.27 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/585.27 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 585.27 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 151,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,210.36/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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