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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.78, 559.98 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.78, 559.98 and 374.78 is: 517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.78 : 559.98 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.78/559.98 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.78x = 559.98 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.78x = 209,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,866.50/405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.19

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