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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.80, 558.25 and 396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.80, 558.25 and 396.55 is: 545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.80 : 558.25 = 396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.80/558.25 = 396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.80x = 558.25 × 396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.80x = 221,374.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,374.04/405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.52

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