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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 586.35 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 586.35 and 258.98 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 586.35 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/586.35 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 586.35 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 151,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,849.26/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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