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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.20, 560.41 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.20, 560.41 and 258.80 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.20 : 560.41 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.20/560.41 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.20x = 560.41 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.20x = 145,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,034.86/406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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