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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.71, 559.61 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.71, 559.61 and 258.53 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.71 : 559.61 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.71/559.61 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.71x = 559.61 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.71x = 144,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,672.85/405.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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