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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 604.32 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 604.32 and 258.72 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 604.32 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/604.32 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 604.32 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 156,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,349.67/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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