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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 444.38 and 291.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 444.38 and 291.31 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 444.38 = 291.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/444.38 = 291.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 444.38 × 291.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 129,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,452.34/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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