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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 637.52 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 637.52 and 258.02 is: 387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 637.52 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/637.52 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 637.52 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 164,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,495.15/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.54

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