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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.21, 585.45 and 258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.21, 585.45 and 258.43 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.21 : 585.45 = 258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.21/585.45 = 258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.21x = 585.45 × 258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.21x = 151,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,297.84/424.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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