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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.51, 554.15 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.51, 554.15 and 291.49 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.51 : 554.15 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.51/554.15 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.51x = 554.15 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.51x = 161,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,524.96/401.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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