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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.59, 607.11 and 258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.59, 607.11 and 258.31 is: 387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.59 : 607.11 = 258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.59/607.11 = 258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.59x = 607.11 × 258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.59x = 156,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,822.58/404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.61

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