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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.07, 402 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.07, 402 and 287.22 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.07 : 402 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.07/402 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.07x = 402 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.07x = 115,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,462.44/291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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