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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 586.56 and 259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 586.56 and 259.15 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 586.56 = 259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/586.56 = 259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 586.56 × 259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 152,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,006.17/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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