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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 618.63 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 618.63 and 258.70 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 618.63 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/618.63 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 618.63 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 160,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,039.58/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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