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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 559.98 and 300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 559.98 and 300.51 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 559.98 = 300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/559.98 = 300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 559.98 × 300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 168,279.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,279.59/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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