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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 617.52 and 257.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 617.52 and 257.86 is: 387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 617.52 = 257.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/617.52 = 257.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 617.52 × 257.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 159,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,233.71/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.17

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