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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 436.59 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 436.59 and 289.44 is: 434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 436.59 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/436.59 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 436.59 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 126,366.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,366.61/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.16

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