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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 617.38 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 617.38 and 258.16 is: 386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 617.38 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/617.38 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 617.38 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 159,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,382.82/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.70

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