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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.80, 562.58 and 383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.80, 562.58 and 383.90 is: 532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.80 : 562.58 = 383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.80/562.58 = 383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.80x = 562.58 × 383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.80x = 215,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,974.46/405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.22

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