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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 560.59 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 560.59 and 288.16 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 560.59 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/560.59 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 560.59 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 161,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,537.49/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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