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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 439.85 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 439.85 and 291.03 is: 433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 439.85 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/439.85 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 439.85 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 128,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,009.55/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.33

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