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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.01, 435.22 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.01, 435.22 and 291.71 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.01 : 435.22 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.01/435.22 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.01x = 435.22 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.01x = 126,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,955.12/316.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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