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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.57, 607.96 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.57, 607.96 and 258.87 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.57 : 607.96 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.57/607.96 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.57x = 607.96 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.57x = 157,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,382.61/405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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