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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.76, 408.48 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.76, 408.48 and 291.71 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.76 : 408.48 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.76/408.48 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.76x = 408.48 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.76x = 119,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,157.70/295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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