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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.48, 560.04 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.48, 560.04 and 258.24 is: 356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.48 : 560.04 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.48/560.04 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.48x = 560.04 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.48x = 144,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,624.73/405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.68

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