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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 560.21 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 560.21 and 359.10 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 560.21 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/560.21 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 560.21 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 201,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,169.62/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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