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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.47, 558.88 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.47, 558.88 and 338.85 is: 467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.47 : 558.88 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.47/558.88 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.47x = 558.88 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.47x = 189,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,375.64/405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.05

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