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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.29, 585.58 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.29, 585.58 and 258.50 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.29 : 585.58 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.29/585.58 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.29x = 585.58 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.29x = 151,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,371.36/424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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