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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.15, 558.85 and 280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.15, 558.85 and 280.77 is: 387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.15 : 558.85 = 280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.15/558.85 = 280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.15x = 558.85 × 280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.15x = 156,908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,908.31/405.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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