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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 559.08 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 559.08 and 272.24 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 559.08 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/559.08 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 559.08 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 152,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,203.94/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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