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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.93, 430.91 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.93, 430.91 and 258.54 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.93 : 430.91 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.93/430.91 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.93x = 430.91 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.93x = 111,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,407.47/285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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