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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 585.92 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 585.92 and 258.68 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 585.92 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/585.92 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 585.92 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 151,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,565.79/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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