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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 440.10 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 440.10 and 291.83 is: 438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 440.10 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/440.10 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 440.10 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 128,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,434.38/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.12

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