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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 558.58 and 257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 558.58 and 257.60 is: 355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 558.58 = 257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/558.58 = 257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 558.58 × 257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 143,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,890.21/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.28

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