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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406, 560.06 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406, 560.06 and 258.38 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 560.06 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/560.06 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 560.06 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 144,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,708.30/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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