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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 599.88 and 291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 599.88 and 291.81 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 599.88 = 291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/599.88 = 291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 599.88 × 291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 175,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,050.98/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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