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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 560.20 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 560.20 and 258.48 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 560.20 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/560.20 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 560.20 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 144,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,799.85/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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