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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 586.15 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 586.15 and 259.02 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 586.15 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/586.15 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 586.15 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 151,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,823.93/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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