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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 558.66 and 380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 558.66 and 380.04 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 558.66 = 380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/558.66 = 380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 558.66 × 380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 212,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,313.15/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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