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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 618 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412, 618 and 258.37 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 618 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/618 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 618 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 159,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,672.66/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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