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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.36, 560.47 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.36, 560.47 and 258.86 is: 357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.36 : 560.47 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.36/560.47 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.36x = 560.47 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.36x = 145,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,081.86/406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.03

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