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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 560.07 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 560.07 and 289.02 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 560.07 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/560.07 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 560.07 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 161,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,871.43/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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