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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 558.86 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 558.86 and 335.16 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 558.86 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/558.86 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 558.86 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 187,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,305.84/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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