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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.91, 554.42 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.91, 554.42 and 291.20 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.91 : 554.42 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.91/554.42 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.91x = 554.42 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.91x = 161,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,444.24/401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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