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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 559.28 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 559.28 and 279.27 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 559.28 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/559.28 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 559.28 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 156,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,188.73/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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