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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 586.62 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 586.62 and 259.14 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 586.62 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/586.62 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 586.62 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 152,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,014.05/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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