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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.80, 560.10 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.80, 560.10 and 307.40 is: 424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.80 : 560.10 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.80/560.10 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.80x = 560.10 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.80x = 172,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,174.74/405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.28

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