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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.23, 559.31 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.23, 559.31 and 258.08 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.23 : 559.31 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.23/559.31 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.23x = 559.31 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.23x = 144,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,342.64/405.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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