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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.61, 559.81 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.61, 559.81 and 294.94 is: 407.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.61 : 559.81 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.61/559.81 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.61x = 559.81 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.61x = 165,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,111.43/405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.07

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