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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 604.35 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 604.35 and 258.72 is: 387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 604.35 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/604.35 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 604.35 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 156,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,357.43/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.91

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