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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 585.50 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 585.50 and 258.54 is: 356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 585.50 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/585.50 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 585.50 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 151,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,373.88/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.78

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