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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.85, 437.95 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.85, 437.95 and 264.48 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.85 : 437.95 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.85/437.95 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.85x = 437.95 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.85x = 115,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,826.83/291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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