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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.63, 559.77 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.63, 559.77 and 287.82 is: 397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.63 : 559.77 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.63/559.77 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.63x = 559.77 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.63x = 161,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,113.00/405.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.19

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