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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.25, 558.89 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.25, 558.89 and 300.49 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 558.89 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/558.89 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 558.89 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 167,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,940.86/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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