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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.82, 560.09 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.82, 560.09 and 307.41 is: 424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.82 : 560.09 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.82/560.09 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.82x = 560.09 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.82x = 172,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,177.27/405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.27

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