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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 585.81 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 585.81 and 258.69 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 585.81 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/585.81 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 585.81 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 151,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,541.90/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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