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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 559.35 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 559.35 and 280.95 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 559.35 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/559.35 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 559.35 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 157,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,149.38/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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