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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 560.22 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 560.22 and 258.36 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 560.22 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/560.22 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 560.22 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 144,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,738.44/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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