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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 559.54 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 559.54 and 258.17 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 559.54 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/559.54 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 559.54 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 144,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,453.97/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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