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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.15, 438.23 and 291.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.15, 438.23 and 291.00 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.15 : 438.23 = 291.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.15/438.23 = 291.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.15x = 438.23 × 291.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.15x = 127,521.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,521.83/292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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