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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.09, 631.80 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.09, 631.80 and 258.90 is: 388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.09 : 631.80 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.09/631.80 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.09x = 631.80 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.09x = 163,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,573.02/421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.45

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