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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 599.60 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 599.60 and 290.39 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 599.60 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/599.60 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 599.60 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 174,115.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,115.57/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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