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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 558.54 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 558.54 and 289.20 is: 398.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 558.54 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/558.54 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 558.54 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 161,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,529.77/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.01

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