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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 560.06 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 560.06 and 258.46 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 560.06 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/560.06 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 560.06 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 144,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,752.84/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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