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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.21, 585.15 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.21, 585.15 and 258.26 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.21 : 585.15 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.21/585.15 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.21x = 585.15 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.21x = 151,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,120.84/424.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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