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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 559.60 and 287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 559.60 and 287.57 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 559.60 = 287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/559.60 = 287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 559.60 × 287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 160,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,924.17/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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