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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 585.84 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 585.84 and 258.74 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 585.84 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/585.84 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 585.84 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 151,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,577.31/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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