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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 630.77 and 258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 630.77 and 258.35 is: 386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 630.77 = 258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/630.77 = 258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 630.77 × 258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 162,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,954.98/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.92

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