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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 618.30 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 618.30 and 258.48 is: 387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 618.30 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/618.30 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 618.30 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 159,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,818.18/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.38

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