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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.34, 559.44 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.34, 559.44 and 338.85 is: 467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.34 : 559.44 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.34/559.44 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.34x = 559.44 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.34x = 189,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,566.24/405.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.68

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