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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.37, 695.74 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.37, 695.74 and 258.34 is: 387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.37 : 695.74 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.37/695.74 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.37x = 695.74 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.37x = 179,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,736.88/463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.89

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