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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.17, 600.35 and 291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.17, 600.35 and 291.61 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.17 : 600.35 = 291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.17/600.35 = 291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.17x = 600.35 × 291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.17x = 175,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,068.06/401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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