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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.43, 560.38 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.43, 560.38 and 295.67 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.43 : 560.38 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.43/560.38 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.43x = 560.38 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.43x = 165,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,688.22/405.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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