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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 560.31 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 560.31 and 258.74 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 560.31 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/560.31 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 560.31 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 144,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,971.81/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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