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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 560.01 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 560.01 and 307.41 is: 424.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 560.01 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/560.01 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 560.01 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 172,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,152.67/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.19

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