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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.07, 558.90 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.07, 558.90 and 257.92 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.07 : 558.90 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.07/558.90 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.07x = 558.90 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.07x = 144,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,151.49/405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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