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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.17, 559.38 and 311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.17, 559.38 and 311.73 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.17 : 559.38 = 311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.17/559.38 = 311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.17x = 559.38 × 311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.17x = 174,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,373.33/405.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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