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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.54, 554.06 and 291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.54, 554.06 and 291.05 is: 401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.54 : 554.06 = 291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.54/554.06 = 291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.54x = 554.06 × 291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.54x = 161,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,254.94/401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.60

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