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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 560.33 and 307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 560.33 and 307.87 is: 425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 560.33 = 307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/560.33 = 307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 560.33 × 307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 172,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,508.80/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.02

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