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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.01, 444.48 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.01, 444.48 and 291.69 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.01 : 444.48 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.01/444.48 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.01x = 444.48 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.01x = 129,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,650.37/296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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