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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 442.80 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 442.80 and 291.69 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 442.80 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/442.80 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 442.80 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 129,160.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,160.33/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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