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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 645.82 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 645.82 and 258.37 is: 386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 645.82 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/645.82 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 645.82 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 166,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,860.51/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.60

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