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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.25, 559.26 and 365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.25, 559.26 and 365.47 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 559.26 = 365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/559.26 = 365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 559.26 × 365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 204,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,392.75/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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