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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 610.02 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 610.02 and 291.96 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 610.02 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/610.02 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 610.02 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 178,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,101.44/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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