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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 586.10 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 586.10 and 259.16 is: 357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 586.10 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/586.10 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 586.10 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 151,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,889.45/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.56

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