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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 558.44 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 558.44 and 292.84 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 558.44 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/558.44 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 558.44 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 163,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,533.57/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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