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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.30, 600.92 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.30, 600.92 and 291.14 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.30 : 600.92 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.30/600.92 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.30x = 600.92 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.30x = 174,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,951.85/401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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