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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 589.26 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 589.26 and 258.97 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 589.26 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/589.26 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 589.26 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 152,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,600.66/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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