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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 559.26 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 559.26 and 340.12 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 559.26 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/559.26 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 559.26 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 190,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,215.51/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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