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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 631.11 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 631.11 and 258.55 is: 387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 631.11 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/631.11 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 631.11 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 163,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,173.49/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.25

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