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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.93, 446.69 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.93, 446.69 and 291.17 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.93 : 446.69 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.93/446.69 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.93x = 446.69 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.93x = 130,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,062.73/323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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