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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.68, 438.74 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.68, 438.74 and 289.24 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.68 : 438.74 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.68/438.74 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.68x = 438.74 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.68x = 126,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,901.16/291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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