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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 434.33 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 434.33 and 265.19 is: 395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 434.33 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/434.33 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 434.33 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 115,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,176.48/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.71

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