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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 558.83 and 287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 558.83 and 287.17 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 558.83 = 287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/558.83 = 287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 558.83 × 287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 160,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,478.53/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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