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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.30, 585.35 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.30, 585.35 and 258.48 is: 356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.30 : 585.35 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.30/585.35 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.30x = 585.35 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.30x = 151,297.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,297.05/424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.58

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