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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 586.23 and 259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 586.23 and 259.01 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 586.23 = 259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/586.23 = 259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 586.23 × 259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 151,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,836.50/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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