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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.95, 439.94 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.95, 439.94 and 241.73 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.95 : 439.94 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.95/439.94 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.95x = 439.94 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.95x = 106,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,343.89/291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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