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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.64, 559.34 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.64, 559.34 and 258.10 is: 355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.64 : 559.34 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.64/559.34 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.64x = 559.34 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.64x = 144,365.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,365.65/405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.90

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