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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.34, 558.79 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.34, 558.79 and 335.28 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.34 : 558.79 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.34/558.79 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.34x = 558.79 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.34x = 187,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,351.11/405.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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