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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 619.14 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 619.14 and 258.41 is: 387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 619.14 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/619.14 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 619.14 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 159,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,991.97/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.70

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