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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.65, 585.87 and 258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.65, 585.87 and 258.81 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.65 : 585.87 = 258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.65/585.87 = 258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.65x = 585.87 × 258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.65x = 151,629.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,629.01/424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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