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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.20, 558.98 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.20, 558.98 and 349.92 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.20 : 558.98 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.20/558.98 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.20x = 558.98 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.20x = 195,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,598.28/405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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