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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 560.04 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 560.04 and 231.12 is: 319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 560.04 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/560.04 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 560.04 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 129,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,436.44/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.00

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