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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.42, 559.22 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.42, 559.22 and 281.08 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.42 : 559.22 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.42/559.22 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.42x = 559.22 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.42x = 157,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,185.56/405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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