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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 437.09 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 437.09 and 74.97 is: 112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 437.09 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/437.09 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 437.09 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 32,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,768.64/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.45

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