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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 599.58 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 599.58 and 291.12 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 599.58 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/599.58 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 599.58 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 174,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,549.73/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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