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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.25, 618.49 and 257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.25, 618.49 and 257.95 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 618.49 = 257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/618.49 = 257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 618.49 × 257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 159,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,540.59/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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