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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.94, 559.38 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.94, 559.38 and 335.80 is: 462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.94 : 559.38 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.94/559.38 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.94x = 559.38 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.94x = 187,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,839.80/405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.73

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