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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.77, 586.26 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.77, 586.26 and 259.08 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.77 : 586.26 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.77/586.26 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.77x = 586.26 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.77x = 151,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,888.24/424.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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