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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 560.08 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 560.08 and 258.72 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 560.08 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/560.08 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 560.08 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 144,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,903.90/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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