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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 558.39 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 558.39 and 350.15 is: 482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 558.39 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/558.39 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 558.39 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 195,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,520.26/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.25

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