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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.72, 586.08 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.72, 586.08 and 259 is: 357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.72 : 586.08 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.72/586.08 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.72x = 586.08 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.72x = 151,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,794.72/424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.40

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