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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.63, 630.54 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.63, 630.54 and 258.36 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.63 : 630.54 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.63/630.54 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.63x = 630.54 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.63x = 162,906.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,906.31/420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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