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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.28, 558.84 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.28, 558.84 and 343.36 is: 473.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.28 : 558.84 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.28/558.84 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.28x = 558.84 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.28x = 191,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,883.30/405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.46

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