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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.72, 585.84 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.72, 585.84 and 258.76 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.72 : 585.84 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.72/585.84 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.72x = 585.84 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.72x = 151,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,591.96/424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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