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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 407.79 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 407.79 and 291.63 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 407.79 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/407.79 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 407.79 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 118,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,923.80/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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