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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 560.19 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 560.19 and 386.34 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 560.19 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/560.19 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 560.19 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 216,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,423.80/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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