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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.27, 560.21 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.27, 560.21 and 258.72 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.27 : 560.21 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.27/560.21 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.27x = 560.21 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.27x = 144,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,937.53/406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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