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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.13, 607.02 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.13, 607.02 and 258.52 is: 387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.13 : 607.02 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.13/607.02 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.13x = 607.02 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.13x = 156,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,926.81/405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.35

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