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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.94, 559.81 and 258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.94, 559.81 and 258.31 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.94 : 559.81 = 258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.94/559.81 = 258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.94x = 559.81 × 258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.94x = 144,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,604.52/405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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