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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.40, 569 and 405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.40, 569 and 405.40 is: 569

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.40 : 569 = 405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.40/569 = 405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.40x = 569 × 405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.40x = 230,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,672.60/405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569

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