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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.08, 437.11 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.08, 437.11 and 288.84 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.08 : 437.11 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.08/437.11 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.08x = 437.11 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.08x = 126,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,254.85/291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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