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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.45, 585.48 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.45, 585.48 and 258.52 is: 356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.45 : 585.48 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.45/585.48 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.45x = 585.48 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.45x = 151,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,358.29/424.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.60

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