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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.29, 631.04 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.29, 631.04 and 258.69 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.29 : 631.04 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.29/631.04 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.29x = 631.04 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.29x = 163,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,242.44/420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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