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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 559.44 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 559.44 and 373.32 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 559.44 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/559.44 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 559.44 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 208,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,850.14/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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