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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 558.77 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 558.77 and 257.51 is: 355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 558.77 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/558.77 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 558.77 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 143,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,888.97/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.28

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