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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.56, 561 and 379.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.56, 561 and 379.43 is: 524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.56 : 561 = 379.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.56/561 = 379.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.56x = 561 × 379.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.56x = 212,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,860.23/405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.86

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