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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 558.90 and 280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 558.90 and 280.70 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 558.90 = 280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/558.90 = 280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 558.90 × 280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 156,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,883.23/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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