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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.37, 619.65 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.37, 619.65 and 258.80 is: 387.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.37 : 619.65 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.37/619.65 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.37x = 619.65 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.37x = 160,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,362.32/413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.94

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