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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.80, 437.70 and 284.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.80, 437.70 and 284.11 is: 426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.80 : 437.70 = 284.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.80/437.70 = 284.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.80x = 437.70 × 284.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.80x = 124,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,354.92/291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.16

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