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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 585.86 and 258.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 585.86 and 258.71 is: 357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 585.86 = 258.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/585.86 = 258.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 585.86 × 258.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 151,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,568.01/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.00

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