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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 599.96 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 599.96 and 291.36 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 599.96 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/599.96 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 599.96 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 174,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,802.89/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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