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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.27, 559.44 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.27, 559.44 and 339.66 is: 468.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.27 : 559.44 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.27/559.44 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.27x = 559.44 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.27x = 190,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,019.39/405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.87

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