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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.97, 559.89 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.97, 559.89 and 343.95 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.97 : 559.89 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.97/559.89 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.97x = 559.89 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.97x = 192,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,574.17/405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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