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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 617.36 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 617.36 and 258.06 is: 387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 617.36 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/617.36 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 617.36 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 159,311.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,311.54/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.47

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