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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.36, 643.28 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.36, 643.28 and 258 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.36 : 643.28 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.36/643.28 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.36x = 643.28 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.36x = 165,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,966.24/429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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