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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.75, 560.07 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.75, 560.07 and 289.65 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.75 : 560.07 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.75/560.07 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.75x = 560.07 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.75x = 162,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,224.28/405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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