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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.62, 601.82 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.62, 601.82 and 292.14 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.62 : 601.82 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.62/601.82 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.62x = 601.82 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.62x = 175,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,812.69/401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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