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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.77, 559.86 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.77, 559.86 and 258.62 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.77 : 559.86 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.77/559.86 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.77x = 559.86 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.77x = 144,788.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,788.19/405.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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