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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 585.17 and 258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 585.17 and 258.35 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 585.17 = 258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/585.17 = 258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 585.17 × 258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 151,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,178.67/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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