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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.38, 581.88 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.38, 581.88 and 291.16 is: 401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.38 : 581.88 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.38/581.88 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.38x = 581.88 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.38x = 169,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,420.18/422.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.11

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