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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.52, 559.85 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.52, 559.85 and 322.36 is: 445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.52 : 559.85 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.52/559.85 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.52x = 559.85 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.52x = 180,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,470.23/405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.04

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