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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 560.34 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 560.34 and 295.38 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 560.34 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/560.34 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 560.34 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 165,513.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,513.23/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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