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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 588.30 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 588.30 and 258.28 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 588.30 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/588.30 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 588.30 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 151,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,946.12/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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