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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.50, 631.76 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.50, 631.76 and 258.69 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.50 : 631.76 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.50/631.76 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.50x = 631.76 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.50x = 163,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,428.70/421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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