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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 585.72 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 585.72 and 258.75 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 585.72 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/585.72 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 585.72 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 151,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,555.05/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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