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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 560.19 and 258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 560.19 and 258.57 is: 357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 560.19 = 258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/560.19 = 258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 560.19 × 258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 144,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,847.00/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.00

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