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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 559.88 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 559.88 and 258.24 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 559.88 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/559.88 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 559.88 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 144,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,583.41/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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