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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.20, 428.88 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.20, 428.88 and 291.36 is: 401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.20 : 428.88 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.20/428.88 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.20x = 428.88 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.20x = 124,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,958.48/311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.54

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