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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.65, 516.47 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.65, 516.47 and 291.59 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.65 : 516.47 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.65/516.47 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.65x = 516.47 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.65x = 150,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,597.49/374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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