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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 559.44 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 559.44 and 279.38 is: 385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 559.44 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/559.44 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 559.44 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 156,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,296.35/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.69

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