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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 553.89 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 553.89 and 291.43 is: 401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 553.89 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/553.89 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 553.89 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 161,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,420.16/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.95

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