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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 443.44 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 443.44 and 291.58 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 443.44 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/443.44 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 443.44 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 129,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,298.24/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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