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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.93, 554.54 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.93, 554.54 and 292.17 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.93 : 554.54 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.93/554.54 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.93x = 554.54 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.93x = 162,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,018.49/401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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