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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 631.87 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 631.87 and 258.53 is: 387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 631.87 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/631.87 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 631.87 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 163,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,353.55/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.46

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