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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.24, 647.31 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.24, 647.31 and 258.11 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.24 : 647.31 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.24/647.31 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.24x = 647.31 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.24x = 167,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,073.95/431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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