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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.29, 559.12 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.29, 559.12 and 287.27 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.29 : 559.12 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.29/559.12 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.29x = 559.12 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.29x = 160,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,618.40/405.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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