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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.21, 560.46 and 258.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.21, 560.46 and 258.79 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.21 : 560.46 = 258.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.21/560.46 = 258.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.21x = 560.46 × 258.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.21x = 145,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,041.44/406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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