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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.98, 559.89 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.98, 559.89 and 364.10 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.98 : 559.89 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.98/559.89 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.98x = 559.89 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.98x = 203,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,855.95/405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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