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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.98, 617.82 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.98, 617.82 and 258.08 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.98 : 617.82 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.98/617.82 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.98x = 617.82 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.98x = 159,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,446.99/411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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