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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 605.11 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 605.11 and 291.75 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 605.11 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/605.11 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 605.11 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 176,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,540.84/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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