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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.60, 553.56 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.60, 553.56 and 290.92 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.60 : 553.56 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.60/553.56 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.60x = 553.56 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.60x = 161,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,041.68/401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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