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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 560.45 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 560.45 and 362.19 is: 500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 560.45 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/560.45 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 560.45 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 202,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,987.57/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.06

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