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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.44, 618.36 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.44, 618.36 and 258.40 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.44 : 618.36 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.44/618.36 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.44x = 618.36 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.44x = 159,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,784.22/412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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