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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 618.11 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 618.11 and 258.56 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 618.11 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/618.11 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 618.11 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 159,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,814.14/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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