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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.30, 585.26 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.30, 585.26 and 258.42 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.30 : 585.26 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.30/585.26 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.30x = 585.26 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.30x = 151,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,242.89/424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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