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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.71, 559.41 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.71, 559.41 and 383.82 is: 529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.71 : 559.41 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.71/559.41 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.71x = 559.41 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.71x = 214,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,712.36/405.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.23

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