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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.38, 617.21 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.38, 617.21 and 258.20 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.38 : 617.21 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.38/617.21 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.38x = 617.21 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.38x = 159,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,359.24/447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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