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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.60, 554.98 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.60, 554.98 and 291.90 is: 402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.60 : 554.98 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.60/554.98 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.60x = 554.98 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.60x = 161,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,998.66/402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.38

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