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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 558.86 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 558.86 and 294.32 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 558.86 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/558.86 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 558.86 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 164,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,483.68/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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