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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.20, 558.60 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.20, 558.60 and 382.88 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.20 : 558.60 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.20/558.60 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.20x = 558.60 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.20x = 213,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,876.77/405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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