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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.69, 559.09 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.69, 559.09 and 281.13 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.69 : 559.09 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.69/559.09 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.69x = 559.09 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.69x = 157,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,175.23/405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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