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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 598.83 and 290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 598.83 and 290.61 is: 434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 598.83 = 290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/598.83 = 290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 598.83 × 290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 174,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,025.99/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.88

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