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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.77, 631.01 and 258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.77, 631.01 and 258.47 is: 388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.77 : 631.01 = 258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.77/631.01 = 258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.77x = 631.01 × 258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.77x = 163,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,099.38/419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.55

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