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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.18, 558.04 and 349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.18, 558.04 and 349.90 is: 481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.18 : 558.04 = 349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.18/558.04 = 349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.18x = 558.04 × 349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.18x = 195,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,258.20/405.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.90

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