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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.49, 559.37 and 358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.49, 559.37 and 358.87 is: 495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.49 : 559.37 = 358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.49/559.37 = 358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.49x = 559.37 × 358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.49x = 200,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,741.11/405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.06

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