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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 629.82 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 629.82 and 258.28 is: 386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 629.82 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/629.82 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 629.82 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 162,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,669.91/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.39

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