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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.61, 588.73 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.61, 588.73 and 258.54 is: 356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.61 : 588.73 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.61/588.73 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.61x = 588.73 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.61x = 152,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,206.66/426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.78

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