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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.90, 586.20 and 258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.90, 586.20 and 258.99 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.90 : 586.20 = 258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.90/586.20 = 258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.90x = 586.20 × 258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.90x = 151,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,819.94/424.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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