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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.72, 586.02 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.72, 586.02 and 358.60 is: 494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.72 : 586.02 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.72/586.02 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.72x = 586.02 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.72x = 210,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,146.77/424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.79

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