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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.21, 585.45 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.21, 585.45 and 258.52 is: 356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.21 : 585.45 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.21/585.45 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.21x = 585.45 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.21x = 151,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,351.72/424.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.78

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