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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.58, 634.81 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.58, 634.81 and 258.54 is: 387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.58 : 634.81 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.58/634.81 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.58x = 634.81 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.58x = 164,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,125.53/423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.47

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