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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.73, 585.96 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.73, 585.96 and 258.87 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.73 : 585.96 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.73/585.96 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.73x = 585.96 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.73x = 151,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,687.47/424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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