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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.06, 552.71 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.06, 552.71 and 290.34 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.06 : 552.71 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.06/552.71 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.06x = 552.71 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.06x = 160,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,473.82/401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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