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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.29, 582.06 and 291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.29, 582.06 and 291.07 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.29 : 582.06 = 291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.29/582.06 = 291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.29x = 582.06 × 291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.29x = 169,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,420.20/422.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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