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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.87, 560.70 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.87, 560.70 and 275.46 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.87 : 560.70 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.87/560.70 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.87x = 560.70 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.87x = 154,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,450.42/405.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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