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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.95, 444.06 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.95, 444.06 and 291.09 is: 436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.95 : 444.06 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.95/444.06 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.95x = 444.06 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.95x = 129,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,261.43/295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.77

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