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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.82, 562.71 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.82, 562.71 and 258.49 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.82 : 562.71 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.82/562.71 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.82x = 562.71 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.82x = 145,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,454.91/407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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