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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 439.01 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 439.01 and 291.29 is: 439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 439.01 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/439.01 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 439.01 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 127,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,879.22/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.01

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