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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 559.26 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 559.26 and 382.44 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 559.26 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/559.26 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 559.26 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 213,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,883.39/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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