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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 603.72 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 603.72 and 291.74 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 603.72 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/603.72 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 603.72 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 176,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,126.25/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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