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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 618.71 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 618.71 and 258.41 is: 387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 618.71 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/618.71 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 618.71 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 159,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,881.11/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.70

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