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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 559.86 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 559.86 and 237.73 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 559.86 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/559.86 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 559.86 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 133,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,095.52/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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