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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.14, 558.77 and 257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.14, 558.77 and 257.45 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.14 : 558.77 = 257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.14/558.77 = 257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.14x = 558.77 × 257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.14x = 143,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,851.26/405.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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