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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 558.72 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 558.72 and 263.22 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 558.72 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/558.72 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 558.72 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 147,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,066.28/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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