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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.81, 585.99 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.81, 585.99 and 258.94 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.81 : 585.99 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.81/585.99 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.81x = 585.99 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.81x = 151,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,736.25/424.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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