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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 630.12 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 630.12 and 258.28 is: 386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 630.12 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/630.12 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 630.12 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 162,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,747.39/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.50

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