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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.88, 646.74 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.88, 646.74 and 258.36 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.88 : 646.74 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.88/646.74 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.88x = 646.74 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.88x = 167,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,091.75/431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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