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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 607.92 and 380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 607.92 and 380.54 is: 569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 607.92 = 380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/607.92 = 380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 607.92 × 380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 231,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,334.84/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.91

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