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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.72, 695.12 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.72, 695.12 and 258.38 is: 387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.72 : 695.12 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.72/695.12 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.72x = 695.12 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.72x = 179,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,605.11/463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.31

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