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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 586.51 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 586.51 and 259.20 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 586.51 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/586.51 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 586.51 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 152,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,022.74/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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