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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 588.96 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 588.96 and 258.84 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 588.96 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/588.96 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 588.96 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 152,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,446.41/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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