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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 631.08 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 631.08 and 258.28 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 631.08 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/631.08 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 631.08 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 162,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,995.34/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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