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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.39, 559.56 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.39, 559.56 and 281.06 is: 387.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.39 : 559.56 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.39/559.56 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.39x = 559.56 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.39x = 157,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,267.14/405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.94

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