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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 558.66 and 311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 558.66 and 311.91 is: 429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 558.66 = 311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/558.66 = 311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 558.66 × 311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 174,251.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,251.64/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.90

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