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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 399.19 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 399.19 and 291.99 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 399.19 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/399.19 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 399.19 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 116,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,558.76/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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