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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 618.90 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 618.90 and 258.92 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 618.90 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/618.90 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 618.90 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 160,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,242.49/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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