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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.07, 950.28 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.07, 950.28 and 258.39 is: 387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.07 : 950.28 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.07/950.28 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.07x = 950.28 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.07x = 245,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,542.72/634.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.25

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