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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.07, 558.54 and 280.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.07, 558.54 and 280.81 is: 387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.07 : 558.54 = 280.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.07/558.54 = 280.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.07x = 558.54 × 280.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.07x = 156,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,843.62/405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.20

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