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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.82, 560.22 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.82, 560.22 and 308.02 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.82 : 560.22 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.82/560.22 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.82x = 560.22 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.82x = 172,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,558.96/405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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