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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 437.93 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 437.93 and 290.40 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 437.93 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/437.93 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 437.93 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 127,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,173.42/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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