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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 554.37 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 554.37 and 291.54 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 554.37 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/554.37 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 554.37 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 161,621.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,621.03/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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