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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 529.13 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 529.13 and 291.63 is: 439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 529.13 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/529.13 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 529.13 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 154,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,311.50/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.42

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