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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.29, 598.97 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.29, 598.97 and 291.88 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.29 : 598.97 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.29/598.97 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.29x = 598.97 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.29x = 174,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,827.36/400.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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