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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 647.75 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 647.75 and 258.51 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 647.75 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/647.75 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 647.75 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 167,452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,452.81/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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