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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.15, 559.19 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.15, 559.19 and 257.75 is: 355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.15 : 559.19 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.15/559.19 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.15x = 559.19 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.15x = 144,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,131.22/405.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.75

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