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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 558.40 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 558.40 and 257.68 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 558.40 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/558.40 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 558.40 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 143,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,888.51/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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