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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.17, 618.84 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.17, 618.84 and 258.59 is: 387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.17 : 618.84 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.17/618.84 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.17x = 618.84 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.17x = 160,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,027.38/413.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.32

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