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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.58, 559.11 and 288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.58, 559.11 and 288.94 is: 398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.58 : 559.11 = 288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.58/559.11 = 288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.58x = 559.11 × 288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.58x = 161,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,548.93/405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.32

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