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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 630.17 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 630.17 and 258.54 is: 387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 630.17 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/630.17 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 630.17 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 162,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,924.15/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.25

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