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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.41, 558.95 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.41, 558.95 and 280.85 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.41 : 558.95 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.41/558.95 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.41x = 558.95 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.41x = 156,976.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,976.91/405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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