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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 631.46 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 631.46 and 258.80 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 631.46 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/631.46 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 631.46 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 163,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,421.85/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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