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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 439.99 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 439.99 and 241.76 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 439.99 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/439.99 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 439.99 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 106,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,371.36/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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