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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.55, 560.12 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.55, 560.12 and 295.52 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.55 : 560.12 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.55/560.12 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.55x = 560.12 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.55x = 165,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,522.38/405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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