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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.90, 551.67 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.90, 551.67 and 258.06 is: 356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.90 : 551.67 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.90/551.67 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.90x = 551.67 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.90x = 142,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,363.96/399.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.00

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