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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 559.08 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 559.08 and 350.16 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 559.08 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/559.08 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 559.08 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 195,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,767.45/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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