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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.20, 440.64 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.20, 440.64 and 291.74 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.20 : 440.64 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.20/440.64 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.20x = 440.64 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.20x = 128,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,552.31/294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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