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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.33, 585.61 and 258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.33, 585.61 and 258.58 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.33 : 585.61 = 258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.33/585.61 = 258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.33x = 585.61 × 258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.33x = 151,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,427.03/424.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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