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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 586.35 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 586.35 and 259.20 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 586.35 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/586.35 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 586.35 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 151,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,981.92/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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