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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 560.37 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 560.37 and 288.14 is: 397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 560.37 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/560.37 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 560.37 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 161,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,462.21/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.76

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