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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.79, 560.01 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.79, 560.01 and 231.13 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.79 : 560.01 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.79/560.01 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.79x = 560.01 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.79x = 129,435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,435.11/405.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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