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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.77, 611.03 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.77, 611.03 and 291.30 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.77 : 611.03 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.77/611.03 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.77x = 611.03 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.77x = 177,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,988.53/442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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