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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 558.72 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 558.72 and 352.44 is: 486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 558.72 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/558.72 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 558.72 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 196,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,915.28/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.19

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