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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.59, 438.68 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.59, 438.68 and 291.36 is: 433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.59 : 438.68 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.59/438.68 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.59x = 438.68 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.59x = 127,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,813.80/294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.87

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