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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 618.27 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 618.27 and 258.36 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 618.27 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/618.27 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 618.27 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 159,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,736.24/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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