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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.15, 585.28 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.15, 585.28 and 258.40 is: 356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.15 : 585.28 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.15/585.28 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.15x = 585.28 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.15x = 151,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,237.41/424.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.57

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