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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 558.62 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 558.62 and 257.72 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 558.62 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/558.62 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 558.62 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 143,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,967.55/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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