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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 559.60 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 559.60 and 280.94 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 559.60 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/559.60 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 559.60 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 157,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,211.58/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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