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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 440.93 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 440.93 and 291.66 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 440.93 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/440.93 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 440.93 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 128,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,600.19/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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