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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 599.76 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 599.76 and 291.96 is: 437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 599.76 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/599.76 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 599.76 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 175,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,105.93/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.02

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