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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 437.16 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 437.16 and 291.12 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 437.16 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/437.16 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 437.16 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 127,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,266.02/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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