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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 619.63 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 619.63 and 258.20 is: 387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 619.63 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/619.63 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 619.63 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 159,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,988.47/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.63

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