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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 439.22 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 439.22 and 288.92 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 439.22 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/439.22 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 439.22 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 126,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,899.44/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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