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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.24, 631.00 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.24, 631.00 and 258.11 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.24 : 631.00 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.24/631.00 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.24x = 631.00 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.24x = 162,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,867.11/457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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