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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.04, 554.64 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.04, 554.64 and 291.32 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.04 : 554.64 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.04/554.64 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.04x = 554.64 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.04x = 161,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,577.72/402.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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