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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.29, 585.34 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.29, 585.34 and 258.48 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.29 : 585.34 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.29/585.34 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.29x = 585.34 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.29x = 151,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,298.68/424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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