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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.75, 559.73 and 258.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.75, 559.73 and 258.23 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.75 : 559.73 = 258.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.75/559.73 = 258.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.75x = 559.73 × 258.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.75x = 144,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,534.99/405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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