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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.30, 443.78 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.30, 443.78 and 291.98 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.30 : 443.78 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.30/443.78 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.30x = 443.78 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.30x = 129,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,574.88/296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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