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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.71, 438.84 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.71, 438.84 and 291.06 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.71 : 438.84 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.71/438.84 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.71x = 438.84 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.71x = 127,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,728.77/294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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