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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.31, 602.09 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.31, 602.09 and 291.74 is: 437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.31 : 602.09 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.31/602.09 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.31x = 602.09 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.31x = 175,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,649.27/401.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.69

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