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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 558.36 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 558.36 and 317.52 is: 437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 558.36 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/558.36 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 558.36 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 177,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,290.47/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.75

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