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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 619.02 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 619.02 and 258.86 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 619.02 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/619.02 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 619.02 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 160,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,239.52/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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