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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 647.19 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 647.19 and 258.09 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 647.19 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/647.19 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 647.19 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 167,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,030.84/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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