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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 633.75 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 633.75 and 258.75 is: 386.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 633.75 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/633.75 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 633.75 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 163,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,982.81/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.99

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