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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 585.82 and 258.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 585.82 and 258.91 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 585.82 = 258.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/585.82 = 258.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 585.82 × 258.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 151,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,673.98/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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