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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.83, 562.90 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.83, 562.90 and 258.36 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.83 : 562.90 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.83/562.90 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.83x = 562.90 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.83x = 145,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,429.55/407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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