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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.78, 559.37 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.78, 559.37 and 287.38 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.78 : 559.37 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.78/559.37 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.78x = 559.37 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.78x = 160,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,751.75/405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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