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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.56, 559.71 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.56, 559.71 and 317.12 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.56 : 559.71 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.56/559.71 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.56x = 559.71 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.56x = 177,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,495.24/405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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