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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.42, 559.75 and 312.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.42, 559.75 and 312.00 is: 430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.42 : 559.75 = 312.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.42/559.75 = 312.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.42x = 559.75 × 312.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.42x = 174,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,644.49/405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.77

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