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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.24, 553.95 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.24, 553.95 and 290.60 is: 401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.24 : 553.95 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.24/553.95 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.24x = 553.95 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.24x = 160,977.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,977.87/401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.20

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